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January 27, 2026

The future of Russian robotics will be presented at an international forum at the Lomonosov cluster.

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On February 5 and 6, 2026, the 2nd International Scientific and Technological Forum "Robotics, Intelligence of Machines and Mechanisms" (RIMM-2026) will be held in Moscow at the Lomonosov cluster. This year's main theme is "Robotics. Made in Russia – 2030." You can apply for participation in the business program atwebsite until the end of January. Admission is free for visitors with prior registration. registration until February 6.

The forum will bring together representatives of Russian and international partners in the development, production, and integration of robotic systems. These include representatives of federal and regional government agencies, foundations and development institutions, as well as the scientific and business communities, and developers and experts in intelligent control systems.

Participants in the plenary session will discuss key issues related to the development of domestic robotics, its implementation in production processes and services, as well as the potential for international cooperation.

Forum business program

The RIMM-2026 program covers many relevant topics, from nature-inspired robots and unmanned systems to the development of components and intelligent control systems. Particular attention will be paid to increasing labor productivity, staffing the industry, and developing the necessary regulatory framework.

A total of 12 sessions are planned, featuring over 100 speakers. They will share their experiences in manufacturing automation and the implementation of robotic systems in various industries.

The Federal Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FC UAS) is organizing a separate session dedicated to the application of unmanned systems in real economic sectors, their integration experience, and prospects. Participants will discuss how unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and unmanned robotic systems (URS) technologies are already shaping a new economic reality and what is needed for their scalability.

The goal of the session is to move from a theoretical discussion of the technological possibilities of implementing UAS and RCS to an analysis of specific business cases, identifying barriers and drivers of return on investment in key industrial sectors. The discussion will include a panel discussion moderated by representatives of the Federal Center for UAS and the Consortium for Robotics and Intelligent Control Systems, as well as an open discussion with the participants and the audience.

As part of the forum, the Moscow Innovation Cluster will host a discussion dedicated to the prospects for increased economic efficiency in robotics, achieved through increased autonomy and reduced costs of technological solutions.

An exhibition of cutting-edge developments by robotics manufacturers

The exhibition, held as part of RIMM-2026 and timed to coincide with World Robotics Day, will showcase cutting-edge developments from Russian robotics and component manufacturers.

The exhibition focuses on a full range of solutions—from ultra-strong industrial manipulators and space technologies to user-friendly service assistants and educational systems ready for implementation.

Moscow companies, including members of the Moscow Innovation Cluster, will showcase the latest developments in robotics and engineering, presenting unique projects that are already shaping the next generation of technologies in industries such as industry, service, medicine, and education.

At the exhibition, visitors will be able to learn about a variety of robotic solutions and electronic components from domestic manufacturers, as well as the latest technologies, as well as play drone basketball, pioneerball, and try out drone simulators.

The forum is organized by the Consortium of Robotics and Intelligent Control Systems, together with the Federal Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin told the President of Russia about the development of the capital's unmanned systemsThanks to the synthesis of domestic scientific, educational, and industrial potential, a new industry is being created in the city. Vladimir Putin noted that Moscow is the undisputed leader in creating an economy based on unmanned systems, and this experience should be shared with other regions.

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January 27, 2026

Protect your personal and payment information: simple rules for safe online shopping

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Online shopping, communication with suppliers of goods and services, and online payment have become a common part of city life. The ability to purchase goods or services remotely at any time with just a few clicks, as well as find any information and establish a conversation online, opens up a wealth of choice. However, along with the added convenience, online activity can also pose risks of encountering scammers, purchasing goods from unscrupulous sellers, and having personal information leaked. In anticipation of International Data Protection Day, celebrated annually on January 28, we offer a special selection of materials from the capital's consumer portalThey will help avoid the risk of payment and personal data leakage when purchasing goods and services.

"The materials on the capital's consumer portal will advise city residents on how to avoid the risk of encountering unscrupulous companies or entrepreneurs offering non-existent or low-quality goods. It will also be useful to study the materials to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes when paying online. By taking a few minutes to review the experts' recommendations, you can create a checklist with simple rules that will help protect your personal and payment information. The consumer portal will explain the importance of pre-screening the seller's profile and reviews of the store or company, being cautious with suggested links and prepayments, and will help parents explain to their children why they shouldn't share personal information and bank card details with strangers when communicating online," the capital's press service reported.

Moscow Department of Information Technology.

Protect your personal and payment information

First of all, experts recommend checking the reliability of the online store or company's website when purchasing goods or paying for services online. Distance selling You can learn about the basic rules to follow when shopping online. For example, carefully review the seller's profile and reviews of the store and product beforehand. Also, avoid clicking on suggested links and making prepayments. It's simple. algorithm of actions will help you protect yourself and your funds when purchasing goods and ordering services through marketplaces.

Expert advice collected in the "Financial Services" section will help you secure your personal data when shopping online. Safe Payments on the Internet Experts advise using strong passwords for your accounts when registering a personal account at an online store and never disclosing bank account, debit, or credit card information to the seller via email or phone. Furthermore, to minimize the risk of losing funds when making online payments, it's best to issue an additional or virtual card for online purchases and avoid storing significant amounts of money on it. When making online purchases with a bank card, experts recommend saving receipts, emails, and correspondence with the seller, screenshots of website pages with product specifications, photos, videos, and other documents. This will be necessary in the event of a dispute with the merchant. Therefore, it's best to avoid paying for goods via bank transfer to an individual's card, as proving payment will be extremely difficult.

Teach your child safe behavior on the Internet

The parents' job is to explain to their child what risks may arise online and how to avoid them, and with recommendations from the consumer portal's experts in the section To Parents It's easy and simple. Articles and videos featuring the charming raccoon character Chistyulya will help explain to children in an accessible way what's important to pay attention to when communicating online, why they should be careful when responding to messages from strangers, how to safely use a bank card, and how to communicate in instant messaging apps and computer game chats.

So, with the help of articles Andvideo clip Young Muscovites can learn the basic rules of safe online and phone communication. For example, they'll learn why they shouldn't open links sent by unknown people via SMS or messaging apps, why they shouldn't click suspicious links in games and videos, why they shouldn't download apps or sign up for paid services without adult permission, and why they shouldn't use tricks to deceive users into revealing personal data and information about them or their parents.

Next material This guide will help explain to your child that not everything on the internet is safe, what risks may arise, and how to avoid them. For example, to protect your data, you shouldn't post or enter personal information, passwords, or bank card details on untrusted websites, and why it's important to set up two-factor authentication on all devices and create strong passwords. You can also learn useful information here to explain to your child the need to be careful when playing online games, making acquaintances, or making friends, as there may be a scammer behind the screen.

Consumer portal Created in 2022 by the Moscow Government and the Moscow Office of Rospotrebnadzor (Rospotrebnadzor). The website contains over 230 materials, including articles, instructions, memos, webinars, and expert interviews. In addition to practical recommendations, the publications also contain the names of relevant regulations that can be used when communicating with legal entities or individual entrepreneurs regarding consumer protection. Consultations on consumer protection issues are also available by calling the 24-hour hotline of the Moscow Office of Rospotrebnadzor: 7 495 539-36-96.

We remind you that if you need to pay bills for city and commercial services, then don’t worry about payment data security the service will help My PaymentsIt is available on the mos.ru portal and in mobile applications "Gosuslugi Moskvy" and "My Moscow".

The creation and support of information security tools, as well as countering cyber fraud, are in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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January 27, 2026

The 10th anniversary School of Synthetic Biology and Industrial Pharmacy has opened at NSU.

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The 10th School of Synthetic Biology and Industrial Pharmacy opened at Novosibirsk State University. This year, it was organized by the NSU Advanced Engineering School (AES), Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) NSU and the HealthNet NTI Infrastructure Center. Thirty-five students from 20 universities across the country—from Novosibirsk, Kazan, St. Petersburg, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk, Moscow, Chelyabinsk, Vladivostok, and other cities—are participating in the event. Over 200 applications were received from students across more than 30 regions of the Russian Federation. The event will take place from January 26 to 30, 2026, at the new NSU campus.

Over the course of five days, school participants will gain insight into technologies for managing the properties of biological objects, bioinformatics tools, modern approaches to drug development, and current technological and regulatory trends. Leading pharmaceutical specialists, as well as experts from universities and research organizations, will deliver plenary lectures.

Irina Manuilova, Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk Region, welcomed the school participants:

The School of Synthetic Biology and Industrial Pharmaceutics is focused on fostering strong ties between science and business, enabling unique collaboration between universities, research centers, and the real economy. This is the 10th time it has been held at NSU, and it's no coincidence.

NSU has become the center of a complex scientific and industrial ecosystem, which includes scientific centers of Akademgorodok, high-tech innovative companies of Akadempark, as well as industrial associations of our region and leading Russian corporations (Gazprom Neft, SIBUR, Pharma, Generium).

Participants will spend a week conducting research and solving practical cases—assignments from the field of biotechnology submitted by pharmaceutical companies.

An important element of the school will be its educational program: students will be introduced to the best modern practices in drug development, including the use of neural networks and molecular doping.

The students will also learn about the unique research opportunities available at the SKIF Center for Collective Use, a new mega-science facility in the science city of Koltsovo.

Holding such schools helps develop talented scientists and promotes the innovation and competitiveness of Russian companies.

School participants will solve bioinformatics problems and conduct experimental work in a molecular biology lab, including DNA extraction, bacterial cell transformation, and PCR analysis. They will also participate in practical training on the preparation of dosage forms and the quality control of medicinal raw materials. Furthermore, they will learn how molecular docking is used in pharmaceutical development.

Sergey Golovin, Director of the NSU Advanced Engineering School, discussed the master's programs offered by the NSU Advanced Engineering School and the educational model, which combines strong fundamental training with connections to the real sector and work on tasks submitted by high-tech companies and enterprises. He focused on one of the programs, "Advanced engineering solutions for biotechnology and medicine".

What's so interesting about this program is that we have a very large number of partners, representing both large and small businesses. All our students, in addition to learning many interesting things in their core educational courses, also implement their own project. Their project is a real, valuable challenge, and solving it forms the foundation of their education. There are opportunities to take practical courses both at our university and with our partners—all of this gives our students a very broad perspective, both in terms of their understanding of the tasks at hand and in terms of their future employment opportunities. I'm confident that working here for a week and interacting with our students will ultimately convince you that Novosibirsk is a wonderful place to study, network, and develop your career.

In 2025, the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) opened at NSU, launching new educational programs—Medical Cybernetics and Industrial Pharmacy. This year, construction is scheduled to be completed on two buildings on the NSU campus—the IMMT Educational and Research Center and the NSU Research Center, where biotechnology and biomedicine will be key areas of focus. Thanks to modern infrastructure, laboratories, and pilot production facilities, students will have the opportunity to practice solving problems from leading pharmaceutical companies while still studying.

"Regarding structural biology and industrial information, these are the sciences that have advanced very rapidly. And the future of medicine and biology lies precisely in learning these skills. Why? Because we're no longer just talking about a pill anyone can take that helps, but about targeted therapy. To create any drug tailored to the individual patient, a diagnostic panel is needed. I'm a practicing physician, but being involved in both clinical and scientific work gives me a great boost in my development. Therefore, it's important that, even during your studies, you can combine both science and practice and strive to implement your projects," noted Yulia Samoylova, Director of the Institute of Medical and Technical Technologies at NSU.

The 7th finals of the National Technology Olympiad's student track, "Genome Editing," are taking place alongside the School of Synthetic Biology and Industrial Pharmacy. Nine students from four leading universities across the country are participating. Over the course of three days, students will solve Olympiad problems posed by research fellows from their institutes and experts from companies in the real sector. All assignments in the finals are practical and aimed at implementing the country's scientific and technological development strategy.

The event's partners were R-Pharm, Helikon, Diaem, Khimmed, Pharma, and Vector-Best.

January 26, 2026

GUU is among the top 10 alma maters of State Duma deputies.

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The State University of Management is one of the most popular universities where current deputies received their undergraduate degrees. However, only 18% of the people's representatives attended Moscow universities.

Analysts from the consulting group "Polylog" studied the diplomas of current deputies and identified the 10 most common universities they graduated from when they received their first higher education, the primary professions of the deputies according to their first diploma, and the most popular educational institutions where they continued their education.

Our university was among the most popular universities where members of parliament began their education and careers. We shared seventh place in the ranking with A. M. Gorky Ural State University (now the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin) and Chelyabinsk State University.

The most popular educational profiles among elected representatives were technical (22.7%), economics (16.7%) and legal (12%).

It's worth noting that all of these areas and more are available at the State University of Management. In 2025, our university was ranked among the top 15 best universities in Russia in public and municipal administration by RAEX.

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January 26, 2026

How RUDN University gives children without parental care the opportunity to learn languages for free

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Since 2023, RUDN University has been implementing a project that allows children from across Russia without parental care to study foreign languages for free. 417 schoolchildren from 53 regions of the country have already participated. The latest graduation ceremony for the language education program took place on January 24.

An idea that united half the country

The initiative was born as part of RUDN's multilingual development program and received the personal support of Rector Oleg Yastrebov. The project is a response to the university's social mission and is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for education.

"For us, this is more than just an educational project. It's a contribution to the development of Russian civic identity through the study of other cultures. We help children understand Russia's place in the modern world and develop responsibility and respect for other cultures," says Anastasia Atabekova, RUDN University Vice-Rector for Multilingual Development.

The Russian Ministry of Education actively supports the initiative, assisting with the organization and selection of participating regions. The project's momentum is impressive:

2023: 269 children from 40 regions began their studies, and were able to study four languages (English, French, Spanish, and German); January 2025: The first graduating class—48 children received certificates of completion; 2025: 383 children from 53 regions participated in the program (including new students), with Chinese added to the list of languages studied; January 2026: The second graduating class—229 students, with 140 students continuing their studies.

The total number of students and graduates during the project implementation period was 417 people.

"Of course, it's a shame that not all students complete their studies due to personal circumstances, health issues, and a heavy workload at school. We strive to accommodate each child's needs: choosing the language they're interested in, a group based on their level, and convenient class times. Enrollment for new groups opened in November 2025 and will continue until the end of January," said Anastasia Atabekova.

How the training is organized

The "Explore the Modern World by Learning a Foreign Language" program offers four levels of preparation, from beginner (A0) to basic (B1). Each course lasts 128 academic hours and includes four thematic modules:

Me and the world today. Russia is our common home. The country of the language we study. Preparing for the final exam.

In 2025, the curriculum format became more intensive: classes are held twice a week for two academic hours. At the end of each semester, students take a test to confirm their progress.

The soul of the project is teachers

The children are taught by highly qualified teachers from various RUDN University institutes, from the Engineering Academy to the Medical Institute. The teachers note the exceptional dedication of their students.

"I joined the project from the very beginning. When I heard about this initiative at a department meeting, I immediately said that if there was a Spanish group, I wanted to teach them. I taught my first lesson on February 22, 2023. I'll never forget that day. I was very excited and read as much specialized literature as I could find. Before the first lesson, I spoke with the students' guardians. It was important for me to know, if possible, the background of each student so I could understand how to conduct myself appropriately, avoid offending them, support them, and engage them effectively. These are amazing and wonderful students! Very sincere and grateful!" — Aksinya Malenkova.

According to Aksinya, there are many talented students among her students. For example, one girl from Tolyatti writes wonderful poetry. She dedicated one of her pieces to her teacher. Here are the lines from the poem:

We value the work that we do every day

In the year you committed,

So that for everyone and everything, both we and you

They shone with their knowledge of Spanish.

Where do you get your willpower from?

To sit late in the evening

And smiling incessantly,

Besides knowledge, can you see talents in us?

Aksinya notes that she's proud to work on this project and tells the children a lot about her studies and teaching at RUDN University. Several children enjoyed these stories so much that they plan to attend our university after high school.

Italian Matteo Sanesi has also been involved in the project from the very beginning. He says one of his students has become so interested in languages that he's now studying Italian and Spanish in addition to English. Several students are already planning to apply to RUDN University, which makes the teacher very happy.

"I'm pleased to see that many of the students look forward to my classes. The students are attentive, homework is almost always completed on time, and deadlines are met. I have nothing to complain about!" — Matteo Sanesi.

Congratulations and puzzles

Another teacher on the project, Roza Kharisova, adds that students learn the language through games; her students especially enjoy solving puzzles and adore wishing each other happy birthdays in English.

"Sometimes they do something funny. They wish each other, 'Don't be stubborn, don't be whiny, be honest and generous.' We also sing songs with the kids. For example, when we were celebrating the New Year with the group last year, one student wanted to play the guitar himself, and we sang together. Our project involves the kindest, most wonderful, generous, and open children!" — Roza Kharisova.

The students themselves also speak highly of their teachers, noting that they explain the material in an engaging and understandable manner. Thanks to this, their grades are improving, and some are already making plans for the future. For example, one of the girls wants to enroll at RUDN University—in the law school or the foreign languages department.

"The project allowed our children to develop through languages rarely taught in schools and gave them the opportunity to gain knowledge from such a good, knowledgeable, and strong team. Thank you for being with us for all three years, and for us being with you. And for helping our children become a little better, gain more knowledge, skills, and get to know each other through this project," said Svetlana Gavrilova, a representative of the program's alumni.

"I thank the university for this program! We really enjoyed it; it was interesting, and our child understood everything. We've already chosen the department at RUDN where we'd like to enroll. Thank you so much for the knowledge!" — Tatyana Kabeleva, representative of a program graduate.

Arabic is in the plans

Over three years, RUDN University has invested over 18 million rubles in the project, and it continues to grow. Plans include adding an Arabic language module, attracting children from new regions of Russia, and collaborating with the "Children of the Whole Country" Association of Orphanage Graduates.

Despite technical and organizational challenges—time zone differences, coordinating schedules with school activities—the project team finds opportunities for every child.

The program proves that education truly can change lives. And sometimes, all it takes is opening a window to the world through learning a foreign language.

January 26, 2026

Financial news: 01/26/2026, 18-14 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the SLV/RUB currency pair were changed.

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In accordance with the Methodology for Determining Risk Parameters of the Foreign Exchange Market and Precious Metals Market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Clearing Center (JSC) on January 26, 2026, 18:14 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to RUB 282.2 in the TOD settlement mode) and the market risk assessment range (up to RUB 298.3459, equivalent to a rate of 24.9%) for the SLV/RUB currency pair were changed. The new values are available. Here.

January 26, 2026

Financial news: On January 27, 2026, the Federal Treasury will hold a deposit auction of 22,026,010.

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Application selection parameters;

Application selection date 27.01.2026. Unique application selection identifier 22 026 010. Deposit currency rubles. Funds type – Unified Treasury Account. Maximum amount of funds placed on bank deposits, monetary units 300,000,000,000. Placement period, in days 14. Date of depositing funds 27.01.2026. Date of return of funds 10.02.2026. Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating) FLOATING. Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum – Basic floating interest rate for placement of funds RUONmDS. Minimum spread, % per annum 0. Terms of conclusion of a bank deposit agreement (term, replenished or special) Term. The minimum amount of funds placed for one application, in monetary units, is 1,000,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs. 2. Application selection form (Open with random completion, Closed, Open with extension)Open with extension. Application selection schedule (Moscow time)Venue for application selection. Moscow Exchange PJSC. Applications will be accepted from 10:00 to 10:20. Applications in preliminary mode from 10:00 to 10:05. Applications in competition mode from 10:05 to 10:20. Random trading end period (sec.): 0. Bid step: 0.1. Time step (sec.): 60.

Extension period end time: 10:30:00. Formation of a consolidated register of applications from 10:20 to 11:00. Setting the cutoff interest rate and (or) recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful from 10:20 to 11:10. Sending an offer to credit institutions to conclude a bank deposit agreement from 11:10 to 12:00. Receipt of acceptance of the offer to conclude a bank deposit agreement from credit institutions from 11:10 to 12:00. Deposit transfer time In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 63 and 64 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated April 27, 2023 No. 10n.

January 26, 2026

Mikhail Mishustin meets with members of the United Russia faction in the State Duma.

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The meeting took place in preparation for the Government's annual report to the State Duma. M. Mishustin: Dear Vladimir Abdualievich!

Mikhail Mishustin meets with members of the United Russia faction in the State Duma.

16 hours ago

Dear colleagues! Good afternoon! We are glad to see you all at the White House.

We have one of the key events in our, I would say joint, work ahead of us: the Government's report for last year to the State Duma. We always prepare for it seriously.

And, of course, an important part of its preparation is consultations with members of your chamber of the Federal Assembly. During these meetings, we discuss the current agenda, the legislative process, regional initiatives, and many other issues of concern to our citizens.

List of participants

The government is also actively cooperating with you, including on implementing the national development goals set by the head of state. Our first meeting is with United Russia, which represents the parliamentary majority.

I will briefly talk about the most significant results of our work together over the past year.

First and foremost, of course, is the preparation of the draft budget and its adjustments. This is a huge, complex undertaking, which we carried out together with you. The faction here interacted very constructively with our colleagues from the Government and with public associations, at the highest expert level. Most importantly, we were focused on finding very concrete solutions.

The amendments proposed by United Russia allowed for the additional allocation of over 174 billion rubles for a number of socially significant areas. I'll name just a few. These include increased assistance to families with children, participants in special military operations, their families, and loved ones; accelerating major school renovations; upgrading infrastructure at scientific institutions; continuing gasification; road construction; and rural improvements.

Much is also being done as part of your people's program. Dozens of clinics and first aid stations, schools, and kindergartens are facilities that primarily improve people's quality of life.

The work is carried out in close coordination with the Government and in close cooperation with the regions. This approach fully represents the interests of the people and responds to their needs.

Another very important area of activity is, of course, comprehensive support for our defenders of the Fatherland and, of course, their families.

I know that the deputies consider every proposal in this area with the utmost care and efficiency. Last year, United Russia initiated a whole package of laws that expanded social protection for soldiers. Moreover, your colleagues from other factions, senators, were also involved in their preparation, which once again demonstrates the Federal Assembly's responsible position on such important issues for the country.

Among the proposals that have already become law is the ability for relatives of participants in special military operations to take additional leave if necessary. The government also supported the decision to provide free travel to the location of military medical examinations for all military personnel. Their children will now be able to retain their benefits even after turning 18 and graduating from high school until the start of the next academic year at college or university.

Participants in the special military operation, like their families, were exempted from paying state fees for the most common court cases, including receiving pensions for the loss of a breadwinner.

Together, we've provided additional employment opportunities for our defenders upon their return home. They can now obtain a second vocational education free of charge, acquire new skills, and find a career they enjoy.

Overall, the Duma pays considerable attention to issues of education and training. We know that you always carefully consider bills in these areas.

For example, in fulfillment of the President's directive, we, together with you, have provided applicants with more opportunities to apply for state-funded places. Large, systemically important enterprises in the country, as well as agricultural enterprises and residents of free economic zones in the new territories, can now request targeted training.

Most importantly, all our work is aimed at positive changes in people's lives. Across a wide range of sectors—transportation, construction, roads, education, and healthcare. This includes increasing access to medications for citizens across the country, in every community.

Andrey Isayev raised this question last year during his government report. We discussed it in detail. The bill introducing mobile pharmacies, prepared by deputies and senators, has already passed its first reading. The government has given its positive opinion. We hope that the introduction of such a mechanism will significantly improve the drug supply situation in areas where establishing a permanent infrastructure is difficult. And our country is vast.

Dear colleagues, there were many other draft regulations that were no less important for people.

These include protecting consumers from forced paid subscriptions and supporting the self-employed, who have been granted the right to voluntarily participate in the experiment on paying social security contributions, thereby receiving sick leave payments.

And of course, I would like to note the close work of the departments and the Duma in the area of migration legislation, with the participation of Irina Anatolyevna Yarovaya.

To be continued…

January 26, 2026

Financial news: On January 27, 2026, the Tomsk Region Guarantee Fund LLC will hold a deposit auction.

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Parameters: Date of the deposit auction 01/27/2026. Placement currency RUB. Maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) 342,686,000. Placement term, days 120. Date of deposit of funds 01/28/2026. Date of return of funds 05/28/2026. Minimum placement interest rate, % per annum 14.8. Terms of the conclusion, fixed-term or special (fixed-term).

The minimum amount of funds placed per application (in the placement currency) is 1,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant is 1. Auction format: open or closed (Open). Basis of the Agreement. General Agreement – Schedule (Moscow time). Applications in preliminary mode from 10:30 to 10:40. Applications in competitive mode from 10:40 to 10:50. Setting the cutoff rate or declaring the auction void before 10:55.

Additional conditions.

January 26, 2026

Yuri Trutnev: The situation in Kamchatka is under control, all necessary assistance will be provided.

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Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the elimination of the consequences of cyclones in Kamchatka.

"We are working in Kamchatka today. Kamchatka is a unique region of our country. On the one hand, it boasts a whole range of natural beauty. On the other, it is logistically challenging. Since December 27, the region has been hit by powerful cyclones. The region has received more than 4.5 times the monthly precipitation norm. Snow depth in some areas has reached over 2.5 meters. This has led to significant difficulties for people, leading to the closure of schools, hospitals, and kindergartens. A state of emergency has been declared. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin held a meeting with members of the Russian Government, at which the President ordered comprehensive assistance to Kamchatka. The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been deployed to implement these instructions. A number of regions—Sakhalin Oblast, Primorye, and Moscow—have provided effective assistance, sending heavy equipment to quickly clear the snowdrifts. I would like to especially thank the Ministry of Defense. Defense Minister Andrei Removich Belousov responded quickly and helped us transport heavy equipment, as the Ministry of Emergency Situations aircraft simply couldn't handle the size. Separately, the President of Russia instructed the Ministry of Transport to analyze the condition of the roads after the increased snow load and take measures to restore them. "Now let's discuss the current situation," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

Kamchatka Krai Governor Vladimir Solodov reported on emergency response efforts, ensuring public safety, and the operation of social and infrastructure facilities. "The extreme weather conditions of late December and the first half of January posed a serious challenge for residents of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Thanks to the support of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and the assistance provided by the Government, we are accelerating the response. Snow removal has significantly accelerated in recent days. This was facilitated by systematic measures, including the opening of conveniently located temporary snow storage sites. The equipment that is arriving and literally being deployed to the streets to combat snow is also helping. Of course, we will learn lessons for the future, as similar snowfalls cannot be ruled out either this year or next winter," the regional governor stated.

According to Vladimir Solodov, an agreement has been reached to purchase a significant amount of equipment on a planned basis. "Support is also being provided by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Natural Resources in terms of compact all-wheel drive garbage trucks. We will be preparing a proposal to amend the regulatory framework. This also applies to sanitary regulations and standards, which should simplify snow removal in extreme conditions. This also concerns requirements for certain road layouts in areas where clearing is difficult due to barrier construction and other factors," he explained.

In the context of implementing this instruction from the head of state and at the direction of Yuri Trutnev, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East organized cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Government of Moscow, the Sakhalin Region, and Primorsky Krai.

A total of 28 units of specialized equipment have been allocated to Kamchatka Krai, 22 of which are snow removal vehicles. Sakhalin Oblast has provided 8 units, Primorsky Krai 4, and Moscow 10. In addition, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has allocated 6 units of equipment (2 snowmobiles and 4 all-terrain vehicles) to support emergency services during the inclement weather.

"Following Yuri Petrovich's instructions, we got to work from day one. First and foremost, we ensured the delivery of equipment in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East will continue to support Kamchatka Krai," noted Alexey Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic.

Utility and road services, along with a Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations team, are working around the clock in the region, and emergency recovery operations are underway.

There are a total of 1,447 apartment buildings in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky urban district. Currently, the entrances of 1,212 apartment buildings (84%) have been cleared, and the roofs of 1,015 apartment buildings (70%). Work continues. In addition to clearing apartment buildings, assistance is being provided to people with disabilities and senior citizens in private households. Rescuers from the Kamchatka State Budgetary Institution "TsOD", the Search and Rescue Team of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the Kamchatka Rescue Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia have been mobilized. Seventeen private residential buildings have been cleared, and emergency canopies in the entrances of apartment buildings have been dismantled after the snow melted.

Road maintenance contractors have switched to an enhanced work schedule and are conducting snow removal patrols. Contractors maintaining the city's main roads are widening the main thoroughfares and removing snow. Parked vehicles along the roads make snow removal difficult.

Work has been completed to ensure access roads to boiler houses. Timely fuel delivery has been organized both to housing and communal services facilities and gas stations.

The total number of specialized equipment used daily on the roads of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky urban district is 162 units, including 72 dump trucks and 90 units of snow removal equipment.

Under municipal contracts for the maintenance of the street and road network of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky urban district, 97 units of specialized equipment are used daily, of which 60 units are snow removal machines and 37 units are dump trucks.

On federal highways, 22 units of equipment operate daily, including 16 dump trucks and 6 units of snow removal equipment.

Additionally, 41 units of specialized equipment are used daily from extra-budgetary sources, of which 4 units are snow removal machines and 37 units are dump trucks.

Some sections of regional roads were closed to all traffic during the cyclone. Drivers trapped in the snow were evacuated with the help of rescuers from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Kamchatka State Budgetary Institution "TsOD," and volunteers. There were no injuries. All regional roads under the jurisdiction of the Kamchatka State Budgetary Institution "Kamchatka Road Administration" have been restored to normal operating conditions, and traffic is operating as usual. Eighty-three snowplows were deployed for clearing operations. A challenging situation developed on the federal highway A-401 "Seaport – Airport" due to certain sections being completely covered in snow. Clearing and snow removal are underway. A single-lane road is available.

Aspects of housing and utilities services and fuel supply were also discussed. Issues of healthcare services, passenger transportation, and solid municipal waste collection were also discussed.

"We are in constant contact with the governor, and all necessary assistance will be provided," concluded Yuri Trutnev.

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